Track doubling of Aduthurai - Sundaraperumal Kovil BG stretch to take off soon at a cost of ₹289.17 crore
The Southern Railway has sanctioned a ₹289.17 crore project to double the railway track between Aduthurai and Sundaraperumal Kovil. The project aims to improve capacity ahead of the 2028 Mahamaham festival in Kumbakonam.
Why it matters
Infrastructure upgrades are critical for managing the massive influx of pilgrims during major religious festivals and improving regional connectivity.
Track doubling of Aduthurai - Kumbakonam - Sundaraperumal Kovil broad gauge section in Tiruchi Railway Division is to begin soon.
The Southern Railway Construction Organisation, Chennai, has been entrusted with the task of executing the multi-crore doubling project sanctioned by Railway Board, New Delhi. The project has been approved ahead of Mahamaham , which is scheduled to take place from February 29 to March 9, 2028 at Kumbakonam. The 10-day festival celebrated once in 12 years is expected to attract a large number of devotees.
An official communication from the Railway Board sanctioning the doubling project “at a completion cost of ₹289.17 crore” was sent a few days ago to the Southern Railway General Manager and the Southern Railway Construction Organisation, Chennai.
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